3 Welcome! Congratulations on being elected treasurer for your 4-H Club. This is a great honor, and a position that must belong to someone who is trustworthy and honest. It is important that you learn new record keeping skills to help you track your club s finances. These will be skills you will use for the rest of your life. You are in charge of all of the money that will come in and out of this account. You must report to your club all transactions and the ending balance at each club meeting. The best treasurers keep their books up to date and do their record keeping on a daily or weekly basis. Best of luck in your new position and have fun along the way. 4-H: A Public Organization University of Minnesota Extension 4-H Youth Development (4-H) is the youth development program of our nation s Cooperative Extension System. 4-H is brought to each state by the land-grant University; the University of Minnesota Extension. The 4-H Youth Development Program engages Minnesota youth in quality learning opportunities, including 4-H clubs. The purpose of 4-H clubs is to provide learning and leadership experiences for club members through club meetings and project work. As a public organization all funds raised by 4-H clubs must be used to further the educational mission. Club Treasurer Position Description Purpose: To work with the club leader and adult advisor in keeping accurate records of all money collected and spent. If the club has a checking and savings account you will also be responsible for writing checks, making deposits, and balancing the accounts. You are the keeper of the money for your club. It is your duty to keep good records of the money you handle. Term: Elected for a one year term by being nominated and voted into office. No more than 2 consecutive terms. Grade: A Club Treasurer must be in 6 th grade or older. The general duties of the club treasurer will be explained throughout this document. Club Treasurer Supplies The supplies you will need are as follows: 1-2 Inch 3 Ring Binder Tabs o Tab 1-12: October September o Tab 13: Chartering Documents o Tab 14: Activity Workbook o Tab 15: Fundraising o Tab 16: Bank Statements/Reconciliation (optional) o Tab 17: Previous Treasurer Book (optional) Good for a reference and for reconciling the checking account. Clear sheet protector to use as a to do file (Example: Receipts, bills not paid, checks to be deposited, etc.) Triplicate Receipt Book Optional: Clear tub large enough to carry binder and supplies Office Supplies: Stapler, paper clips, 3-hole punch, calculator, pens/pencils 2

4 You can find tabs and all the interactive treasurer documents at: The documents you need to download are as follows: Excel Checkbook Ledger Itemized Income Form Reconciliation Form Treasurer Report Each month you will need to reconcile the checking account by using this form, looking at the bank statement and the excel checkbook ledger. File this form, along with the bank statement behind thecorresponding month. 3

5 Important First Steps As the new club treasurer there are some important first steps that you must take. Find out the name of theadult advisor (treasurer)who will be helping you. This person will help you learn your new skills, make sure you are keeping accurate records, andmentor you along the way. Go to the bank and take a copy of your club s minutes showing that you are the newly elected youth treasurerand have your name added to your club s signature card. This will allow you to sign checks from your club s checking account. It is a best practice to go to the bank with your parent and the other new signers on the card. Before you take office, ask your club leader or adult advisor to show youlast year s annual review to verify that a review was completed (Form D). This is important to ensure accuracy of your financial records before the treasurer book is transferred from one treasurer to the next. Ask your club leader or adult advisor to show you last year s MN 4-H Annual Club Financial Report(Form B).Make sure the ending checkbook balance on the form matches the beginning balance in your checkbook. Work with your adult advisor to set up a budget planning meeting for your club. Often a budget committee includes the club officers and volunteers. The budget committee proposes a budget to the club for the upcoming year (October 1 st of current year September 30 th of the upcoming year). Work as a group to determine what funds are needed to support the club goals, and make a plan on how the club will raise the funds. Use the Club Proposed Budget (Form C). Present the proposed budget for approval at the first possible club meeting (October or November). Make sure the budget is discussed, dated, signed by the secretary, and documented in the secretary s minutes. A copy of the completed budget form should be put in your treasurer s book behind the Budget and Financial Forms tab, and another copy turned into the Extension Office with the other chartering documents. It is important that you and the adult advisor meet regularly to manage the clubs finances so you can provide an accurate, up to date report at each club meeting. If the parent/guardian of the youth treasurer is the adult advisor you will need to meet with the adult verifier once a month as well. Rules Pertaining to the Signature Card and Checking Account NEW in 2013: Adult Advisor/Treasurer: Note: The Adult Treasurer title has been changed to Adult Advisor. It is best practice to not have the youth treasurer and adult advisor related or living in the same household. However, the 4-H program realizes that this may not be possible and the youth will learn better record keeping skills if the parent/guardian is working side by side with their child. The requirement for each position is listed below. Pay special attention to the rules in place if the adult advisor is the parent/guardian/or living in the same household as the youth treasurer. Signature Card Guidelines: One youth and two adults MUST be on the signature card as shown in the box below. Signatory Requirements if Youth Treasurer and Adult Advisor Live in the same household (For Example: Parent /Child) 1. The Youth Treasurer Must be in 6 th Grade or older (If this is not possible for your club talk with your Must be on signature card Program Coordinator for other options). Must sign all checks, keep up to date on record keeping, sign monthly checkbook ledger, file in treasurer s book, and attend treasurer s training. 2. Additional Youth Signer Must be in 6 th Grade or older (Optional) 3. Adult Advisor/Treasurer Must be on signature card 4. Adult Verifier Must be on signature card This person only signs checks in the event that the youth treasurer is not available. The parent/guardian can sign checks under $ They cannot sign any checks over $ They will assist the youth with record keeping, sign monthly checkbook ledger each month and file in treasurer book, attend treasurer s training, and fill in any fundraising request/follow up forms. Each month the adult verifier must check the books for accuracy and sign off. The adult verifier must sign all checks over $ Each month meet with the youth treasurer and adult advisor/treasurer, review books for accuracy and sign off on the checkbook ledger. Make sure 4

6 Signatory 1. The Youth Treasurer Must be on signature card 2. Additional Youth Signer (Optional) 3. Adult Advisor/Treasurer Must be on signature card 4. Adult Verifier Must be on signature card you compare the bank statements to the excel checkbook ledger to confirm the totals are correct. This verifier cannot be related to any of the youth on the signature card. Related refers to mother, father, guardian, son, daughter, sister, brother or living in the same household. Requirements if Youth Treasurer and Adult Advisor are not related. Related refers to mother, father, guardian, son, daughter, sister, brother or living in the same household. Must be in 6 th Grade or older Must sign all checks, keep up to date on record keeping, sign monthly checkbook ledger, file in treasurer s book, and attend treasurer s training. Must be in 6 th Grade or older This person only signs checks in the event that the youth treasurer is not available. Sign all checks no matter the amount Meet with the youth treasurer once a month to review record keeping, review the bank statements sign off on the checkbook ledger, and fill in any fundraising request/follow up forms. The adult verifier is considered an additional signer for checks in case the adult treasurer is absent. The books do not need a verifier signature each month. Attending the treasurer training is recommended but not required. Important End of the Year Steps Chartering Documents After your year as treasurer, it is important that you take the following steps immediately (shortly after September 30 th ). Form B This is a summary of your completed work from October 1, September 30, 2015 MN 4-H Annual Club Financial Report (Found in the Excel Checkbook Ledger online. Work with your adult advisor to complete this form. If you have downloaded the excel documents on your computer and filled in the electronic checkbook ledger each month, the financial portion of this document will fill in automatically. Otherwise you will have to manually total all numbers and fill in the document. Look for the tabs along the The top portion will be the only part that you need to complete. bottom.) The bottom portion will be filled in by the new treasurer s that will be taking over the account. It is a record of the new signers on the signature card. Form C You will help your club fill this out for the new 4-H year Proposed Budget (Found in the Excel Checkbook Ledger online. Look for the tabs along the bottom.) Form D The 4-H Club Treasurer s Book Annual Review. (Found online with other treasurer documents.) Since you have been in charge of all of the income and expenses that have come in and out of the account, you have the greatest knowledge as to how much your club earned and how much your club spent. The starting balance will already be listed in the document if you are using the excel checkbook ledger. You will work with your adult advisor, and a financial team to help set the budget for the upcoming year and the newly elected treasurer. Give a copy to your club leader to turn in with the chartering documents. Ask your club leader to arrange for a review of the treasurer s book to be completed. This person cannot be on the signature card or related to anyone on the signature card. Related refers to mother/step-mother, father/step-father, guardian, son, daughter, brother, sister, spouse, aunt, uncle, cousin, grandma, grandpa, or living in the same household. Turn over the completed treasurer book, including all supporting documents to the reviewer who will complete the annual review. 5

7 Below are the documents used for club chartering. Note: Form B and Form C are found on the tabs at the bottom of your Excel Checkbook Ledger Form. The top numerical portions of both forms will fill in automatically if you use the online version of the excel checkbook ledger. The Annual Review form will be used for the financial review/audit of your book work at the end of your term. This form can be found on the public 4-H website under leading a club. Form B Form C Form D Page 1 Form D Page 2 MN 4-H Annual Club Club Proposed Budget Treasurer Book Annual Treasurer Book Annual Financial Report Review Review When a Club Disbands If a club should disband the following must occur: Be sure to pay all outstanding bills approved by the club. The balance of the club treasury and all financial information including all financial account books, treasurer book with supporting documents (bank statements, reconciliation reports, treasurer reports, excel checkbook ledger/itemized income forms, the checkbook, paper checkbook ledger, all of the unused books of checkblanks, as well as a letter from the bank confirming all accounts were closed must be turned over to the Extension Office. All minutes showing approved purchases must be included. All club property must be turned over to the Extension Office. A club may vote on the following, but the Federation must approve the action: o If a club votes to split into two smaller clubs, the treasury could be divided based upon membership, with equal shares per member going to the respective club treasury. o When a club divides without mutual agreement the finances of the club should be turned over the Extension Office for the Federation/Council to determine where the funds will go. o The balance of the club treasury may NEVER be divided among members. Club Treasurer s Activity WorkbookTraining This is a hand s on training to help you learn the skills to be a club treasurer. There are many activities and scenarios that you will be participating in. The answers to all of the activities are found in the back of the book. You can check your answers at the end, or check them along the way. 6

8 Scenario #1: You are the new treasurer for the Lucky Clovers 4-H Club. You just received the checkbook from the previous treasurer, organized your new treasurer book, and downloaded all the treasurer documents found on the 4-H website. Activity #1 and #2 - Reading the MN 4-H Annual Club Financial Report Form and Verifying the new beginning balance in the club checking account. Below is a copy of the MN 4-H Annual Club Financial Report completed by the previous youth treasurer and adult advisor of the Lucky Clovers 4-H Club. This is the same Form C that we spoke about above. It is part of the club chartering documents. You will also find a copy of the excel checkbook ledger from the previous treasurer. Answer the following questions using the MN 4-H annual Club Financial Report and Checkbook Ledger Above 1. What is the ending checking account balance in the MN 4-H Annual Club Financial Report? 2. What is the ending Savings Account Balance? 3. Does the ending balance in the checkbook ledger on the right match the Ending Checking Balance on the MN Annual Club Financial Report on the left? 4. What will be the beginning checkbook balance on October 1, 2014 when you start your term? 5. Take Worksheet #1, Excel Checkbook Ledger and 7 write your new starting balance for 10/1 in the blue box at the top of the form.

9 Activity #3 Approving the Proposed Budget A proposed budget lists the anticipated income and expenses for the upcoming year. A copy of the completed proposed budget should be put in the treasurer s book and another copy turned into the Extension office with the other chartering documents. The proposed budget will probably be completed by the time you take office. You will help propose the budget at the end of your term. This box needs 1. What is the total proposed income? 2. List one proposed expense: 3. What is the beginning balance? 4. Does the beginning balance match Box F on Form B? Activity #4 Handling Income The following club meeting scenario will be used in the next 3 experiences: Club Meeting Scenario (Bowling) You are at your club meeting on October 7 th. During the meeting the club decides to go bowling as a club activity. The cost will be $12 per person for bowling and pizza. It is moved and seconded that your club will pay half of the cost ($6.00 per person) for members and their family who want to participate. The bowling alley requires one check for the full amount be paid the day of the bowling event. The club is asking each member who wants to participate to pay $6.00 to the club before the event. 8

10 Experience 1: Handling Income Received by Check Mary Farmer wants to pay for her 3 children (Danny, Joe and Ann) and herself to go bowling on November 25 th. She writes a check payable to the Lucky Clovers 4-H Club for $ Mary Farmer Rolling Meadows Date: _10/7/20 Rolling Rock, QE XXXXX Pay to the Order Of_Lucky Clover 4-H Club $ Twenty Four and 00/ _Dollars Country Star Bank Memo Bowling Money Mary, Danny Joe, AnnSignature xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx: MaryFarmer 1. You would simply put the check in the clear sheet protector or money pouch and enter check on Itemized Income Form when you get home. Experience 2: Handling Income Received in Cash Meeting Date October 7, 2014 When you receive cash always count the money back to the person who gave it to you to make sure the amount is correct. You must always write out a receipt when you receive cash and maintain with your records. Cash receipts MUST be in numerical order. Numerical order means 1200, 1201, If a receipt is missing you must be able to explain why. Having cash receipts will help with the review at the end of the year. Larry Fields wants to pay for his wife Betsy, son Karl and himself to go bowling. He gives you $18.00 cash. $1 $10 $1 $5 Complete the following task 1. Count the cash back to Larry Fields to make sure the total is correct. 2. Write out the receipt for Larry Fields for cash received at the club meeting. $1 You must always have a receipt that matches the cash. If you have 10 people turning in $3.00 $1 each, you can always write one cash receipt for $30.00, and have a list of each person that paid $ Put the cash in the clear sheet protector in your book. When you get home you will record it in the Itemized Income Form and get it ready for the deposit. $1 $1 $1 $1 Receipt 1200 Date Received: Received From: Dollars For: By (Treasurer Signature) Keep original receipt in book. Give yellow copy to customer. Attach pink copy to your records. 9 $ Where do the copies of the receipt go? Original Copy: Yellow Copy: Pink Copy:

11 Activity #5 Paying Expenses All expenses must be paid in the form of a check. Never use cash when paying a bill or making a purchase. All expenses must either have prior budget approval or be approved by a motion at a club meeting before being paid. Approved annual budget and motions must be recorded in the secretary s minutes. Be sure there is enough money in the checking account to cover the checks that are written. Always have a written bill, invoice, statement or receipt that creates a paper trail before writing the check. Always do your bookwork in a timely manner! Procedures when writing Checks Never sign an incomplete or blank check. Keep checks in numerical order. Numerical order means: 100, 101, 102, etc. When finished with one book of checks make sure the next number is in numerical order. No name stamps are allowed! The signatures must be handwritten on the checks. All checks need a youth and adult signature. Record all checks in excel checkbook ledger in numerical order. Make sure your club has duplicate checks. If you don t you will need to order them!! Always use blue or black ink when writing checks. Never use a pencil or colored ink. If a mistake on a check is made write VOID on the check and record the check number in the checkbook ledger. In the detailed description write void. Attach the voided check to the monthly checkbook ledger to account for the check. If you don t have duplicate checks you will have to record the check in your paper checkbook ledger at the time of purchase. The following club meeting scenario will be used in the next 3 experiences: Club Meeting Scenario (Treasurer Supplies) It was moved and seconded at your last club meeting for the club to spend up to $25.00 on supplies for the new club treasurer. Supplies would include a new binder, tabs, plastic carrying tub, stapler, triplicate receipt book, 3-hole punch, paperclipsand a calculator. You and the Adult Advisor met at the local Office Supply store on October 10 th, to make the purchase. The total cost for supplies was $23.27 (according to the receipt). Keep the receipt for your records. Experience 1: Writing a Check Paying Expenses October 10, Write a check to Kenmore Office Supplies for the amount of the receipt listed below. (If you need an example refer to the check Mary Farmer had written for bowling on worksheet #2) TIP: Make sure the check always has two signatures (one youth and one adult). Note: Make sure you always review the receipt and write the purpose of the purchase on the receipt. 1. Who will sign the check? 2. Write the check number and purpose for the receipt on the receipt. Purpose: Check Number: You will attach this receipt to the Excel checkbook ledger at the end of the month once you run it off to be filed. IN the meantime keep this receipt in your sheet protector or money bag. 10

12 Understanding the Excel Checkbook Ledger Procedures for using the excel checkbook ledger: Starting Balance Type or write your Starting Balance (in the blue box) under the gray checkbook balance box in the top row. Recording Checks Record date, check number, who the check was written to, and the purpose. Record the amount of the check in the yellow column under Expenses Amount of Check. Recording Deposits All deposits must match an itemized income form. List the date money was deposited in the bank. Under Deposit write the word Deposit. In the next box write see attached itemized income form. Record the deposit amount in the green column under Income Amount of Deposit. Record Keeping At the end of each month: using your 3-ring binder treasurer Each month print a copy of the excel checkbook ledger and file behind the corresponding monthly tab. book. All Itemized Income Forms for each deposit recorded along with the bank receipt. Attach all vouchers, receipts and invoices that match each check written. Include bank statements, monthly reconciliation form and treasurer report. Note: On the bottom left side of the excel checkbook ledger you will find a summary of the month s income and expenses. Understanding the bottom box on the left hand side of the excel checkbook ledger and required signatures: Blue Box The starting balance for the current month. This will always match the starting checkbook balance. Checkbook Ledger Beginning Balance Green Box Total of all income received for the month. This will add automatically for you if using the excel forms. The Monthly Income Itemized Income Forms for the month should match the total in the green box. Received Yellow Box Monthly Expenses Paid Gray Box Current Balance Youth Treasurer Signature Adult Advisor Signature Adult Verifier Signature Total of all expenses paid. This will add automatically for you if using the excel forms. The total of all the receipts attached for the month should match the total in the yellow box. Will match your current check book balance. This amount will automatically transfer to the blue box on the next page and be your beginning balance at the top of your ledger for the next month. At the end of each month the youth treasurer needs to sign off on this document saying all information is attached and accurate. At the end of each month the Adult Advisor needs to sign off on this document saying all information is attached and accurate. They must also review the monthly bank statement to verify all transactions. (This is only needed if the Youth Treasurer and Adult Advisor are living in the same household). At the end of each month the Adult Verifier needs to sign off on this document saying all information is attached and accurate. They must also review the monthly bank statement to verify all transactions. Note: Both of these documents are located in your excel checkbook ledger. Notice the tabs on the bottom have the months: October September plus all of the chartering documents. The arrows are pointing to the tabs. 11

13 Activity #6 Recording Expenses in the Excel Checkbook Ledger Use Worksheet #1 for this activity. The following scenario will be used when filling in the Excel Checkbook Ledger (You will need a calculator) Today s date is October 14 th,and you are going to complete your record keeping. You received income at your last club meeting and you wrote a check for expenses. The information will need to be recorded in your Excel Checkbook Ledger and a deposit will need to be made. 1. Record check 103 that you wrote to Kenmore Office Supply (on page 10) in the Excel Checkbook Ledger on Worksheet #1. 2. Subtract the amount of check 103 from the beginning balance in the excel checkbook ledger - worksheet #1.What is your new balance? 12

14 Activity #7 Understanding the Itemized Income Form Use Worksheet #1 & 2 for this activity The Itemized Income Form is used to record multiple sources of income related to one deposit. The income may come to you as a check or cash. This form MUST match the deposit. All deposit receipts must be attached as well as the receipt from the bank showing the amount deposited. Take note in the bottom left hand corner of all of the tasks that need to be completed when using this form; please review these tasks. The grand total of this form must match the bank deposit receipt that is attached. Below you will see an abbreviated version of the Itemized Income Form. Please use Worksheet #1 to answer the questions in the box. Experience 1: Filling in the Itemized Income Form for deposit 1. Record the check you were given from Mary Farmer and the cash you received from Larry Field onto the itemized income form. Be sure to list the cash receipt #. 2. Total the itemized income form. Record the total. 3. Place this document behind month tab in which the deposit was made. Activity #8 Preparing and Making the Deposit Guidelines for making a Deposit: Make sure you never mix 4-H money with personal money. Keep the money in the pending file (or clear sheet protector)in the treasurer s book, or in a locked cabinet until you make the deposit. Make the deposit within 1 week of receiving the money. Your deposit MUST match the Itemized Income Form. Deposit Scenario: Today is October 14 th, and you will be preparing the deposit for the check you received from Mary Farmer and the cash you received from Larry Fields from the club meeting. (Deposit means putting money into the club s checking account). Although you are preparing the deposit on October 14 th, you will not actually take the deposit to the bank until tomorrow, October 15 th. 13

15 Experience 1: Preparing the DepositTicket - October 15, 2014 (Date Deposit will be made) Use Worksheet #1 1. Look at the Itemized Income form on Worksheet #1 when filling in the deposit ticket below. 2. Record the date of the deposit 3. Put the total that you see on the Itemized Income Form where it states Total Deposit 4. When you deposit money make sure you ask for a receipt and attach receipt from bank to your copy of the itemized income form you have at home. 5. File behind the month in which deposit was made in your treasurer book. (October) 6. Does your deposit ticket match the itemized income form? 7. Endorse the back of the check. You can use a stamp with Deposit Only or write the club name followed by the treasurer name. On October 15 th you take the deposit to the bank. Always ask for a deposit receipt. This receipt should match the amount of the deposit and be attached to the Itemized Income Form. Experience 2: Recording the deposit in the excel checkbook ledger Use Worksheet #1 and #2 for this Activity Use Worksheet #1 Excel Checkbook Ledger 1. Record the deposit in the excel checkbook ledger in the following columns Date: List the date the money was deposited Check Number: Leave Blank Deposits (Income): Write Deposit Income/Expenses: Write See Attached Itemized Income Form Expenses: Leave Blank Income: Record total deposit Checkbook Balance: You will need to add your new total to the old ending balance. This will automatically add for you in excel. 2. What is your new balance? 14

16 Activity #9 Reconciling the Bank Statement Use Worksheet #1 & 2 for this Activity Each month you will need to reconcile your bank statement to ensure you are keeping accurate records. Reconciling the bank statement allows you to keep track of all the checks that have been cashed, and ensure that all deposits were credited to the club checking account. The bank statement will almost always show a higher checkbook balance than the balance that is recorded in the checkbook ledger(s). The reason for this discrepancy is because there may be checks that you have written,but the person you wrote the check to,has not cashed the check. You have already deducted the check from the bank account in the checkbook ledger, but the bank has not. There also may be deposits that have not yet been recorded at the bank. You have recorded them in the checkbook, but the bank had not put the money into the checking account by the date the statement was printed Experience 1: Understanding the Bank Statement You will need Worksheet 1 & 2 What is the beginning checking account balance? What is the ending checking account balance? How many deposits are recorded on this banks statement? How many debits (checks written) are recorded on this bank statement? 15 This is the October excel checkbook ledger Worksheet #1

17 Experience 2: Reconciling the Excel Checkbook Ledger 1. Find the column in your excel checkbook ledger that has Cleared from Bank (cleared from bank means that the check has been cashed and the bank has record of this). 2. Look in the Business Checking portion of the Bank statement. Put an (x) in your excel checkbook ledger, under the Cleared from Bank column next to the transaction you see on the bank statement. Put a behind each deposit on the bank statement after you have recorded it in the excel checkbook ledger so you know that you have recorded it. 3. Was your deposit for $42.00 on the bank statement? 4. What check number is listed in your checkbook ledger, but not listed on the bank statement? 5. What does the * symbol mean on the bank statement? NOTE: Outstanding Checks and Deposits: At the end of each month you will run off a copy of the excel checkbook ledger and file it in your treasurer book. Check #102 and a $42.00 deposit had not cleared the bank as of the last statement. When you receive your next bank statement you will have to go back to this form in the book and manually check off if you see that the deposit has been added and the check has been cashed. NOTE: Outstanding Checks: If you notice that an issued check has not been cashed for over a month, you will need to call the recipient of the check and let them know they should cash it as soon as possible so you can keep your records up to date. If they have misplaced a check you will need to void out the original check and rewrite them a new check. Experience 3: Completing the Reconciliation Form (You will need a calculator for this activity). Now that you know what checks have cleared the bank, it is time to fill in the reconciliation form. This form can be found on the back of the bank statement, or you can use the electronic excel version. If using the excel version the computer will calculate all of the numbers for you. Complete the activity by following the instructions in the box below. Steps for completing the Monthly Reconciliation Form Outstanding Deposits Record all deposits that are listed in your paper checkbook ledger, but are not on this bank (Located on upper left side of the statement in this section. (These deposits do not have a in front of them). Monthly Reconciliation Form) Total A Total all outstanding deposits and record in this box Outstanding Checks (Located on the bottom of the Monthly Reconciliation Form) Total B Steps to Reconcile/ Balance Account (Located on the upper right corner of the Monthly Reconciliation Form) List all checks that are recorded in the paper checkbook ledger that do NOT have a in the column that indicates the check has cleared the bank. Total all outstanding checks and record the amount in this box. 1) Record the ending balance from your paper checkbook ledger. 2) Record the number you have written in Total A 3) Record the number you have written in Total B 4) Record any bank fees 5) Record any interest earned 6) Take the total ending balance (1) subtract total outstanding deposits (2) add total outstanding checks (3) subtract bank fees (4) add interest (5) = equals adjusted balance (6) NOTE: (6) needs to equal bank statement ending balance. 16

18 Use Worksheets #1 and 2 to complete this activity. Monthly Reconciliation Form This form should be used each month to compare your bank statement ending balance and your checkbook register to make sure they are balanced or equal each month. Date of Bank Statement: Outstanding Deposits Steps to Reconcile/Balance Account 1) Ending balance from your checkbook ledger Record all deposits that are recorded in your checkbook ledger but are not on this bank statement. Date Amount 2) Subtract total outstanding deposits (A) $ - 3) Add total outstanding checks (B) + $0.00 Total Outstanding Deposits $ - Total A 4) Subract bank fees 5) Add interest earned + - 6) Adjusted balance (should equal bank statement ending balance). = $ - Check # Outstanding Checkings (Not included in your statement) Written To: Amount Total Outstanding Checks $ - Total B * Bank fees & interest earned will show up on your bank statement and should be recorded in your checkbook ledger AFTER you balance (reconcile) your account. Updated 10/24/13 1. Are there any bank fees on the bank statement? 2. Was there any interest earned on the bank statement? 3. Does the Adjusted Ending Balance match the ending balance on the bank statement? If they match you have done the work correctly. If they do not match you will have to check your work. 17

19 Experience 1: Preparing the Monthly Treasurer s Report Steps to Prepare the Treasurer s Report Treasurer s Report For: List the date of the upcoming meeting (A)Beginning Balance List the Previous o The beginning balance for each month s report is the ending balance from the previous month s report.since there is no previous treasurer s report look at the checkbook ledger found on Worksheet #1 and page 22 to find the ending balance of the last meeting. (Reminder, the last meeting was October 7 th ). Previous Meeting Date List the date of the last meeting October 7 th Money Received since last o Look at the October Itemized Income Form for detail.(worksheet #2) meeting o Record all money received on or after October 7 th through November 12 th on the Treasurer s Report as shown on the Itemized Income Form. o Total all money received and record in box labeled Total Money Received (B). Expenses paid since last meeting o Look in the checkbook ledgers (Worksheet #1 and the September excel ledger from the previous treasurer found on page 22) and list any checks that have been written on or after October 7 th and record under Expenses paid since last meeting. o Total expenses paid and record in box labeled Total Expense Paid (C). Closing Balance o (A) Beginning Balance + (B) Total Money Received - ( C) Total Expenses Paid = Closing Balance o The ending balance on this form should match the ending balance in your checkbook ledgers on Worksheet #1 o If they match you did the work correctly. If they don t you need to check your work. Sign the Report Sign the report and file this document in the 3 ring binder treasurer book behind the October tab. Activity #10 Understanding the Monthly Treasurer Report 18

20 Use Worksheets #1 and 2 to complete this activity.. Previous Meeting Date Treasurer's Report For: Treasurer Report at Meetings (A) Previous Meeting Ending Checking Accout Balance Date of Meeting Previous Meeting Ending Savings Account Balance Money Received since last meeting (Including any transfers from savings into checking) $ From For $ From For $ From For $ From For $ From For $ From For $ - Total Money Received (B) Expenses paid since last meeting (Including any transfers out of checking into savings) $ To For $ To For $ To For $ To For $ To For $ To For $ - Total Expenses Paid ( C) Closing Checking Account Balance: $0.00 Checking Account Balance Savings Account Balance (A) Beginning Balance + (B) Total Money Received - ( C) Total Expenses Paid = Closing Balance Subtract Add money Ending Savings Account Starting money transferred Balance in transferred Summary Balance from checking Savings $0.00 out of savings into savings Account $0.00 into checking NOTE: It is best practice to deposit all income into your checking account & get approval at a club meeting to transfer a certain amount into savings. If you need money transferred from your savings account into your checking account, then the club should also approve that transaction. Total Funds $ $0.00 = $0.00 Updated 11/11/14 Submitted By: Treasurer's Name 19

21 Experience 2: Reading the Treasurer s Report at a Club Meeting When reading the Treasurer s Report at a club meeting you will read from the Monthly Treasurer Report Form. Use the monthly treasurer s report form on page 19 to complete this activity. Here is an example: o This is the treasurer report for (read date). o The balance as of the last report, was $ (read the amount), on (read the previous club meeting date). o Money received since last meeting was $ (read each amount, who it was from and what it was for). o The total amount received was $ (read the amount Box B). o Expenses paid since last meeting were (Read each amount, who the check was written to, and what it was written for). o The total amount spent was $ (read the amount in box C). o Our closing balance is $ (read the amount). Present any outstanding bills that need to be paid: (Look at example below) o We have a bill from Ace Hardware_ for $ _43.24 (amount) for _the club flower box (what it was for). Have club members pass a motion to approve payments before you pay the bill if it wasn t previously budgeted. Activity #11 Filing the monthly documents and signing the Excel Checkbook Ledger You will need Worksheet #1 for this activity. At the close of each month you will run off the excel checkbook ledger and file behind the correct monthly tab. 1. Make sure all receipts are attached for each expense written. 2. Make sure you have Itemized Income Forms for each deposit made in that month and that all receipts (both bank and cash) are attached. 3. File the Monthly Treasurer Report 4. Include the Reconciliation Form 5. Include the bank statement. Signing the Excel Checkbook Ledger: 1. Youth Treasurer Sign this document if you believe your records are accurate and complete 2. Adult Advisor Reviews all of the information behind the monthly tab in the treasurer book, including the bank statement. 3. Adult Verifier (Needed only if the Adult Advisor is the parent/guardian/or lives in the same home as the Youth Treasurer. Reviews all of the information as well and signs off. Remember: An adult outside of the Youth Treasurer home MUST review the bank statements to make sure that the money listed in the account matches what the bank has. Note: Companies lose money through embezzlement when only one person is keeping the records and checking the bank statements. Two sets of eyes can prevent anyone, even honest people, from taking money. 20

22 Fundraising in the Name of 4-H The Minnesota 4-H Program depends on the local generation of resources to support the operation of the program. Dues/fees, fundraisers, donations, and other external funding sources are each acceptable methods for funding the 4-H Program. Any funds raised in the name of 4-H must be for the purpose of the 4-H club as outlined in the sample Minnesota 4-H constitution and in accordance with the club s yearly goals.the following is a summary of the policy on the use of public funds, the process for selecting income generation activities, and procedures that must be followed for each type of income generation activity. Contact your local Extension Office for greater detail on income generation activities. Fundraising forms can be found with the rest of the treasurer materials. All fundraising must be pre-approved by the local 4-H Program Coordinator at least 10 days prior to the event by submitting an Income Generation Application completed by a screened adult volunteer. The Program Coordinator will review the application to ensure the fundraiser is an approved activity. Use the Fundraising Verification Form when counting income from the fundraiser. o Include this form with the Itemized income form as it is a summary for the deposit. Funds raised must be recorded on the Income Generation Follow-Up Report Form, submitted to the Extension Office, reported at the next club meeting and filed behind the Fundraising tab in the Treasurer Book. If your club has funds that clearly exceed one year operating funds, generating income through fundraising or other income sources is not advised. Any fundraising effort needs to be an activity in which 4-H members can learn skills (public relations, communication skills, bookkeeping, salesmanship, etc). The activity selected must abide by federal, state, and local law as well as University of Minnesota 4-H policies. Disbursement of funds must be for the good of the total 4-H group and must be made through a majority vote of the members. Funds cannot be used for personal financial gain (pocket money for purchasing personal items), or be distributed solely based on the level of participation in the fundraiser. Selecting Income Generation Activities A clear goal needs to be established for why the funds are being raised. The decision to fundraise and what type of fundraiser must be decided upon amongst the youth. The adults play an advisory role in the process. Decisions made must be recorded in the group s secretary minutes and kept in the permanent record book. Decide who will lead the activity and be in charge of the fundraising event. 21

23 Income Generation Application: Income Generation Follow Up Report Income Transaction Form You must turn this form into the Extension Office 10 days prior to any fundraising event The fundraiser MUST be approved by the 4-H Program Coordinator!! You MUST turn this form into the Extension Office 10 days following the event! Make sure you report your totals at your next club meeting and file this form behind the correct monthly tab in your treasurer book. Income Generation Activities Dues/Fees A small monetary due can be charged toclub members for membership to help defray costs. All dues and fees must be tracked on an Itemized Income Form and attached to the Checkbook Ledger in the month in which the funds were deposited. Silent Auctions No live animals. You may have a certificate that shows the animal, but the animal has to go directly from the hands of the person donating to the person who is purchasing the animal. Receipt all income generated from the auction. o The receipt needs to clearly state the value of the item and the amount the buyer paid for the item. Only the portion over and above the value of the item is tax deductible. Events Fundraising events must clearly state how the funds will be used. 22

24 The event must have a minimum target of 40% net profit to be returned to the 4-H program after covering expenses. Prizes awarded must be comparable to or less than those received for participation in a 4-H event during county fair. (Ribbons, medals, trophies, small premiums). Jackpot Shows are NOT allowed. Risk must be managed o All 4-H safety rules and risk management practices must be followed by all participants. Example: Horse helmet rule for all youth and adults participating. o Make sure location and facility you are using is safe. o Purchase event insurance to cover all adult participants and those who are currently not enrolled as 4-H members. Spectators are never covered at a 4-H event. o 4-H may not be involved in the sale of alcohol or tobacco products, including events sponsored by other businesses or organizations. o If the event involves animals all Board of Animal Health Regulations must be followed. Food Sales Food Sales refer to the operation of a dining facility that will be serving food to the public. Check with the local county food licensing division, such as Public Health, regarding the need for a license to sell food as well as other safety regulations. Gambling/Games of Chance Gambling/Games of Chance are NOT allowed as a 4-H Income Generation Activity. In Minnesota an activity is considered gambling if three elements are presents: A fee is paid, a chance to win something, or to win a prize of monetary value. Games of chance include: Bingo, pull tabs, tip boards, paddle wheels, raffles, etc. 4-H clubs are not allowed to apply for a gaming license. If a club currently has one they are not allowed to use it. Acceptable Alternatives: o Holding a drawing for a product that an individual is eligible to win whether or not they make a purchase or brought an item to contribute is not considered gambling. o Accepting a donation from another organization that conducts the game of chance. Example: The Lion s club can host a BINGO night, allow the 4-H program to help, and donate the money to the 4-H club. Product Sales Product sales refer to the sale of tangible items such as candy bars, fruit sales, bake sales. Donations, Gifts, Grants, Monetary and Non-Cash Donations Please consult your local 4-H Program Coordinator before accepting or applying for any items listed above. o Donations cannot be accepted on behalf of a specific individual. o If the donor requests a 501c3 the donation or grant must go through the Minnesota 4-H Foundation. o Do not accept donations of firearms, vehicles or live animals 23

25 Answer Key Activity #1 Reading the MN 4-H Annual Club Financial Report Form 1. What is the ending balance in the club checking account? $ What is the ending balance in the club savings account? $ What is the total of the club s savings and checking? $ Activity #2 Verifying the new beginning balance by looking at the previous treasurer s excel checkbook ledger 1.What is the ending balance in the checkbook ledger as of September 30 th? $ Does the ending balance in the checkbook ledger match the Ending Checking Balance on the MN 4-H Annual Club Financial Report : Yes 3. What will be the beginning checkbook balance on October 1 st? $ Write in your Excel Checkbook Ledger, Worksheet #1, the starting balance on October 1, What is that that number? $ Activity #3 Approving the Proposed Budget 1. What is the total proposed income? $ List one proposed expenses? Any of the following answers: Club meetings, Club Outings, Service Learning, Scholarships, Club Insurance, postage, etc 3. What is the beginning balance? $ Does it match Box F, Total Checking & Savings on Form B, page 10?_Yes_ Activity #4 Handling Income Experience 2: Handling Income Received in Cash The receipt you wrote out should look similar to the one below. Receipt 1200 Date Received: October 7, 20 Received from: Larry Fields $ Dollars For: Bowling Money Karl, Betsy, Larry Treasurer Signature Keep original receipt in book. Give yellow copy to customer. Attach pink to your records. Answer # 4 (page 10) o Original Copy Keep in receipt book o Yellow Copy Give to Customer o Pink Copy -Attach to the Itemized Income Form (Keep for your records). Activity #5 Paying Expenses 24

26 Experience 1: Writing a Check Lucky Clover 4-H Club 103 Date: October 10, 20 Pay to the Order OfKenmore Office Supply $23.27 Twenty-three and 27/ Dollars Country Start Bank Memo: Club Treasurer Suppliessignature: Your Name here_ : : 103 Adult Advisor here 1. Who will sign the check? The Youth Treasurer and the Adult Advisor, or the other adult signer on the account. 2. Write the purpose for the receipt on the receipt. What is the purpose of the receipt? Treasurer Supplies Activity #6 Recording Expenses in the Excel Checkbook Ledger - Worksheet #1 1. Record check 103 that you wrote to Kenmore Office Supply in the Excel Checkbook Ledger. What is the name of the column in which you wrote the check amount? Expenses Amount of Check 2. Subtract the amount of check 103 from the beginning balance. What is your new balance?$

27 Activity #7 Understanding the Itemized Income Form Experience 1: Filling in theitemized Income Form for deposit 1. Worksheet #2 Record the check that you were given from Mary Farmer and the cash you received from Larry Fields onto this Itemized Income Formabove. Be sure to list the cash receipt number. 2. Total the Itemized Income form. What is the grand total? $42.00 Activity #8 Preparing and Making the Deposit 26

28 Experience 1: Preparing the Deposit Ticket Below - October 15, 2014 (Date Deposit will be made) Clover County 4-H Club See Attached Itemized Date: 10/15/ Cash Income Report Sign here for cash received (if required) Sub Total Less Cash Received : : : Total Deposit Experience 2: Recording the Deposit in both the Excel Checkbook Ledger 27

29 Activity #9 Reconciling the Bank Statement Experience 1: Understanding the Bank Statement 1. What is the beginning balance of the bank statement? $ What is the ending balance of this statement? $ How many deposits are recorded on this statement? 1 4. How many checks have been cashed on this statement? 2 Experience 2: Reconciling the Excel Checkbook Ledger 5. Was your deposit for $42.00 on the bank statement? No 6. What check number is listed in your checkbook ledger, but not listed on the bank statement? What does the * symbol mean on the bank statement? Gap in the sequence of checks Experience 3: Completing the Reconciliation Form 1.Are there any bank fees on the bank statement? No 2.Was there any interest earned on the bank statement? No 3.Does the Adjusted Ending Balance match the ending balance on the bank statement? Yes 28

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